Author Archives: Environment Canada

EC – Winter weather travel advisory in effect.

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne White River – Dubreuilville. and area shown in grey to the right Rain is expected to transition to snow early this morning as temperatures drop below freezing. Icy road conditions will likely develop as a result. While total snowfall amount are not expected to be overly high (5 to 10 cm), ...

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Frost Advisory

Environment Canada has issued a Frost Advisory: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Areas shown in grey to the right Frost may damage frost-sensitive fruit trees and vegetable plants. Patchy frost is expected early Sunday morning with temperatures near the freezing mark. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas.

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Fog Advisory (Pukaskwa to Batchawana)

4:18 AM EDT Wednesday 10 April 2024 Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Areas of dense fog have developed. Fog is expected to gradually dissipate this morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail ...

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Early Spring Storm Possible (Montreal River – St. Joseph Island)

Special Weather Statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay At 5:31 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statment warning of an early spring storm that is expected to bring strong winds, rain and the potential for significant snow tonight through Thursday. A Colorado low is expected to ...

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EC – Significant Snowfall Possible (Chapleau – Gogama)

5:38 AM EST Friday 8 March 2024 Significant snowfall possible tonight into Sunday. Hazards: Snow, at times heavy. Total accumulations of 15 to 25 cm. Visibility may be reduced at times in heavy snow. Timing: Tonight into Sunday. Discussion: Snow, at times heavy, will begin after midnight tonight. Snow will taper from west to east through Sunday. There remains some ...

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Flash Freeze Warning (Montreal River – St. Joseph Island)

Feb 27, 2024 at 20:40 Issued by Environment Canada at 6:41 PM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Flash Freeze Warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops. Hazards: Sudden icy ...

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Winter Weather Travel Advisory (Agawa – Lake Superior Park)

Feb 27, 2024 at 20:40 Issued by Environment Canada at 7:14 PM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Winter weather travel advisory in effect for tonight and Wednesday. Agawa – Lake Superior Park Hazards: Total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. A potential flash freeze. Brief risk of freezing rain. Timing: Tonight ...

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Rain Tomorrow, changing to Snow – UPDATED

Feb 27, 2024 at 06:25 Issued: 5:55 AM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Wawa – White River – Pukaskwa Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Sault Ste. Marie – Superior East Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A strong low pressure system will affect ...

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Winter Storm Watch (Missinaibi – Chapleau – Gogama – Foleyet) UPDATED

Feb 27, 2024 at 06:23 Issued: 5:47 AM EST Tuesday 27 February 2024 Winter Storm Warning in effect: Chapleau – Gogama Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Gogama – Foleyet Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa A winter storm will affect the area beginning tonight. Hazards: Total snowfall and ice ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (LSPP – St. Joseph Island)

5:27 PM EST Wednesday 14 February 2024 Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Thursday. Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Hazards: Locally heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 7 to 12 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow. Timing: Early Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon. Discussion: ...

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Snow Squall Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park, LSPP – Agawa) ENDS

The Snow Squall Warning ended at 3:14 a.m. Wednesday, January 17th. 5:24 AM EST Tuesday 16 January 2024 Wawa – Pukaskwa Park LSPP – Agawa Multi-day lake effect snow squalls. Hazards: Additional 40 to 60 cm of snow, with locally higher amounts possible by Wednesday morning. Significantly reduced visibility due to heavy snow and local blowing snow. Timing: Continuing through ...

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Snow Squall Watch (Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay)

6:02 AM EST Tuesday 16 January 2024 Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Lake effect snow squalls are possible tonight through Wednesday. Hazards: Total local snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm possible. Poor visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Timing: Tonight into Wednesday. Discussion: Flurries will continue today; however, the most intense snow squalls are expected ...

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Winter Weather Advisory (White River – Dubreuilville)

5:26 AM EST Tuesday 16 January 2024 Weather Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Winter weather travel advisory in effect for today through tonight. Hazards: Total local snow accumulations of 10 to 20 cm. Reduced visibility in areas of heavier snow. Timing: This morning and continuing into tonight. Discussion: Lake effect snow off Lake Superior will extended far ...

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Snow Squall Watch (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

4:22 AM EST Monday 15 January 2024 Lake effect snow likely later today into Tuesday. Hazards: Snowfall amounts possibly exceeding 15 cm. Timing: Beginning later today and continuing into Tuesday. Discussion: Lake effect snow bands are affecting areas south of Wawa this morning, and they are expected to move northward later today or tonight. Lake effect snow is expected to ...

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